The Purpose of the Nation in the Present War: An Essay. Read Before the Chitchat Club, San Francisco, July 1898Murdock Press, 1898 - 37 pages |
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... possession of Spain to the hands of a more powerful commercial rival , was the subject of apprehension in the minds of American states- men and a prolific source of irritation and annoyance , as well as a constant menace of armed ...
... possession of Spain to the hands of a more powerful commercial rival , was the subject of apprehension in the minds of American states- men and a prolific source of irritation and annoyance , as well as a constant menace of armed ...
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... it will then be time to consider the question , Does Cuba , in the possession of Spain , seriously endanger our internal peace and the existence of our cherished Union ? " Should this question be answered in the affirmative , 20.
... it will then be time to consider the question , Does Cuba , in the possession of Spain , seriously endanger our internal peace and the existence of our cherished Union ? " Should this question be answered in the affirmative , 20.
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... possession or control of those communi- ties has heretofore hindered the growth and impaired the influence of the ... possessions on this continent . They believe that in due time Spain and other European powers will find their interests ...
... possession or control of those communi- ties has heretofore hindered the growth and impaired the influence of the ... possessions on this continent . They believe that in due time Spain and other European powers will find their interests ...
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The Purpose of the Nation in the Present War: An Essay (Classic Reprint) William H. Mills No preview available - 2017 |
The Purpose of the Nation in the Present War: An Essay (Classic Reprint) William H. Mills No preview available - 2016 |
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